It does just fine when its driving and air is hitting the radiator im not sure if the thermostat would cause that, also the water pump was replaced not too long ago
2006-12-23 15:24:53 · 12 answers · asked by deez_nutz_06 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You must check the cooling fan.
Most cars have a electric fan, ensure the connector is plugged in and check the basics (power and ground). While under the hood... ensure all belts are tight and accounted for.
2006-12-23 16:01:18 · answer #1 · answered by Satchmo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a thermostat would cause what you describe. If you vehicle is ten years or less in age, chances are it's the electric fan motor/relay. When was the last time you had the cooling system flushed?
Just because the water pump was changed 'not too long ago' doesn't exclude it from going bad.
Start the vehicle, after it cooled down. Remove the radiator cap and observe the flow once the vehicle is up to 'operating temp'. If it travels sluggish, then have the system flushed. The electric fan should be operating once the vehicle is hot, if not there's a problem.
If this car has a plastic radiator end tanks, there could be a brown sludge in the reservoir, that is ginger, used by the manufacturer to help 'prevent small leaks', so don't give it much concern.
If you don't feel comfortable with removing the radiator cap to check flow rate, then leave the system pressurized. Start vehicle, bring it to operating temperature and feel the upper hose (one by thermostat) and then the lower to feel if it warms. That should take only 2-3 minutes, max. If the lower is not warming then there is a blockage in the radiator...........AGAIN it's time to have the entire cooling system 'back flushed'.
By the way..................Merry CHRISTmas. Hope you get the problem(s) solved.
2006-12-23 16:00:03 · answer #2 · answered by LifeRyder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, a thermostat will NOT cause the type of problem you are describing. What you have is an airflow, not a water flow problem. Since you don't say anything about which vehicle, engine or type of fan, it makes answering a question that much more fun. Either your elec fan is not coming on, could've been removed for access to the water pump and not plugged back in.....or the temp switch near the thermostat housing isn't plugged in completely. End result is the fan doesn't turn on, or doesn't run at full speed. Otherwise should the fan be engine driven, it's very possible the thermal clutch has leaked to the point there isn't enough left to fully engage the fan. A simple test is to stop the engine when its hot, and spin the fan over by hand. If little resistance is felt, then spin it faster for a few more turns. If it doesn't stiffen up, then replace the thermal clutch. Also, do the blades spin the correct way? Was it installed backwards? Makes it easier to answer if there's more info...
2006-12-24 16:55:14 · answer #3 · answered by Hambone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the radiator hose, it could be old and clasping .. that might cause for overheating. A faulty thermostat could cause it to over heat. Have you ever had the radiator flushed. Also could be a belt slipping. An Electric pump may not be turning the fan.
2006-12-23 15:40:12 · answer #4 · answered by oldone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
countless issues, maximum you're able to do for much less then $600. "There are 2 followers, a million is the Radiator Fan that would desire to Cycle because of the fact the engine heats & cools, 2 is the fan for the A/C that would desire to return on and stay to tell the story with the A/C". sounds like the Cooling equipment ought to be Flushed/Boiled Out {Thermostat replaced as a Precaution after Cooling equipment Flush} and New Coolant extra [50%-50% Anti-Freeze & sparkling Water]. From the sweetness that became mentioned it sounds like the Radiator Fan has a foul floor or the Motor is Shorted and not working right. Do you be conscious Rust on the backside element of the Radiator Cap? if so replace it.
2016-12-11 15:09:06 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an air flow problem. Check the fan operation, if it is not working your car could overheat. If the fan is working check the radiator, it could be plugged with debris. Bugs and dirt, maybe.
2006-12-23 15:38:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could use a new fan unless the car is in the 70,s where the fan is direct drive. The clutch can go out in a fan.
2006-12-23 15:29:01 · answer #7 · answered by danp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(1) Check fan belts (2)Check coolant level (3) Check thermostat. If all check good check fan clutch. I hope that helps
2006-12-23 15:35:13 · answer #8 · answered by slowmovin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your car is equiped with an electric fan,this might be your problem.the fan should come on about 200 degrees.you also might have a restricted coolant flow through your rad.good luck
2006-12-23 15:53:57 · answer #9 · answered by Dave P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change the thermostate, radiator could be bad. Check waterpump again?
2006-12-23 15:33:02 · answer #10 · answered by soggybottomboy5005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋